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in baltimore city cut 10.5%. and the baltimore county, 10%. polls opened at 7:00 a.m. in baltimore city, turnout was light. by 9:00 a.m., 6000 people had voted. election judges were disappointed. >> this is a lot less.
in baltimore city cut 10.5%. and the baltimore county, 10%. polls opened at 7:00 a.m. in baltimore city, turnout was light. by 9:00 a.m., 6000 people had voted. election judges were disappointed. >> this is a lot less.
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it was incredible service to the city of baltimore. there's no doubt she dedicated her soul to her job. >> jessamy initially called for an investigation into whether the commissioner was campaigning for gregg bernstein on the job. she later pulled back from that request. now that the primaries are overall the energy shifts to the general election in november. on abc2news.com you can find stories on everything from voter turnout to the cost of early voting even interviews with several of the candidates. just head to our web site and click on the political link under the news tab. >>> dr. david cohen has been upgraded to fair condition at johns hopkins hospital in the wake of yesterday's triple shooting police and the hospital's security staff are reviewing what if anything went wrong and how they can improve security on camp you. brian kuebler reports. >> reporter: the day after, and it's back to the relative calm of johns hopkins normal hustle. but more details are coming out about how paul par 'tis was able to critically wound a docto
it was incredible service to the city of baltimore. there's no doubt she dedicated her soul to her job. >> jessamy initially called for an investigation into whether the commissioner was campaigning for gregg bernstein on the job. she later pulled back from that request. now that the primaries are overall the energy shifts to the general election in november. on abc2news.com you can find stories on everything from voter turnout to the cost of early voting even interviews with several of...
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as bed bugs showed up in baltimore city's library. >> good morning, the baltimore city health department will be providing a series of meetings on the treating of the bed bugs. they have fowbd more and more -- found more and more homes in baltimore city. in frederick county, all communications of libraries were fumigated. >>> nike near 5th avenue closed down due to the insects. >> we have found that bed bugs are hitching rides back and forth, in to offices, in to stores, and as to the situation in frederick's county, they will be treating all 8 counties, the book mobiles, and delivery van. also, the individual who carried the bugs in to the library has been notified. >> it's 5:47 a harvard county student killed while crossing the road is going to be laid to rest. joey entremont was kill while crossing the road and students and family members will be laying him to rest this afternoon. >> 30 year old natasha pedig pedigrue's vehicle carry -- >> a federal judge sentenced eureka shipping from concealing solutions from a ship here in baltimore. the crew members will get $125,000 each for noti
as bed bugs showed up in baltimore city's library. >> good morning, the baltimore city health department will be providing a series of meetings on the treating of the bed bugs. they have fowbd more and more -- found more and more homes in baltimore city. in frederick county, all communications of libraries were fumigated. >>> nike near 5th avenue closed down due to the insects. >> we have found that bed bugs are hitching rides back and forth, in to offices, in to stores,...
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city officials are especially encouraging baltimore students to weigh in. >> thousands of baltimore city students take public transportation to get to school, but they say it is not always a smooth ride. >> it has been really hard as far as getting people to and from school because it has been really crowded. some buses had been out of service. >> the bus is late, and people do not get to school on time. >> wednesday, the central marilyn transportation alliance announced a new program called rate you are right. students are encouraged to text the word "ride"and they will be given a short survey about their experience, good or bad. >> if you are on the bus and you have a very pleasant experience, you can text that information immediately. >> the text messages will be sent to the central maryland transportation alliance. they will compile those messages and give them to the mta once a week. >> the war in permission we get, the better we can do in adding service where we needed and taking away from where we do not need so we can provide the level of service required. >> the city is especial
city officials are especially encouraging baltimore students to weigh in. >> thousands of baltimore city students take public transportation to get to school, but they say it is not always a smooth ride. >> it has been really hard as far as getting people to and from school because it has been really crowded. some buses had been out of service. >> the bus is late, and people do not get to school on time. >> wednesday, the central marilyn transportation alliance announced...
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one in baltimore city, bel air road, and franklin avenue. and we are dealing with a serious incident 70 westbound, and overturn tractor trailer and it continues to block to two right lanes, but the left lane is open. >> you see someone driving down the belt way and they are swerving, they are in and out of the lanes, and you pull up to see what is going on, and they are on the cell phone. >> this couple lost their daughter back in 2008. and heather was heading to meet her wedding planner when she was killed. listen to these numbers. last year, more than 5,000 people died on the roads. more than half a million were injured because of a distracted driver. >> we couldn't believe that our daughter was taken from us because of someone who was texting. >> we want you to shut your cell phone off. in three or four seconds your entire life can change. >> here in maryland, it's illegal to text while driving. and starting in november, you will not be able to use cell phones. >> in georgia, two men filed a lawsuit against eddie long, the bishop, and the
one in baltimore city, bel air road, and franklin avenue. and we are dealing with a serious incident 70 westbound, and overturn tractor trailer and it continues to block to two right lanes, but the left lane is open. >> you see someone driving down the belt way and they are swerving, they are in and out of the lanes, and you pull up to see what is going on, and they are on the cell phone. >> this couple lost their daughter back in 2008. and heather was heading to meet her wedding...
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city state's attorney here at baltimore rowing club, we're watching the numbers come in. we'll bring them to you as they arrive. live in south baltimore, christian schaefer, abc2 news. >> thanks, chris. check back with you in a little bit. >>> races for the gubernatorial and congressional candidates were called quickly. the numbers for the local races have come in very slowly tonight leaving the candidates and their supporters on edge. brian kuebler is covering bernstein's camp tonight. let's check in with him tonight. >> it could be a very long night. so, i just wanted to say hello to everybody, and i don't know how long i'll hang around, and i know a lot of you have been here a long time. i don't know what time the bar closes, that's how late it could be. but i skwus want to thank everybody from the bottom of my heart. it's he been a really long day -- it's been a really long day i know for many, many of you. it's been a long day for me. it's very exciting. from all the polling places we went to throughout the day, we got the same level of enthusiasm and excitement that
city state's attorney here at baltimore rowing club, we're watching the numbers come in. we'll bring them to you as they arrive. live in south baltimore, christian schaefer, abc2 news. >> thanks, chris. check back with you in a little bit. >>> races for the gubernatorial and congressional candidates were called quickly. the numbers for the local races have come in very slowly tonight leaving the candidates and their supporters on edge. brian kuebler is covering bernstein's camp...
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we're joined by rob, a former baltimore city police spokesman. rob, talk about how they're dealing with this in crisis perspective at this moment. >> it's important for everyone to understand right now there's still a lot of unknown facts and certainly don't want to speak on behalf of the department, hopkins at this point, but we're dealing with a very severe condition of instability and danger. the first thing that must be done is to secure the scene and make sure that safety is paramount for everyone involved and so again, i think from a -- needs to understand and be a little bit patient and that there's a lot of information that's not yet been released and that will take some time, but you can be sure that the very well equipped baltimore police department is doing everything it can to make sure that a suspect is apprehended and that anyone who may have been injured during this incident is receiving a proper medical care. >> tell us how the protocall for this works. do they appoint a point person who is closest in line for the suspect and they
we're joined by rob, a former baltimore city police spokesman. rob, talk about how they're dealing with this in crisis perspective at this moment. >> it's important for everyone to understand right now there's still a lot of unknown facts and certainly don't want to speak on behalf of the department, hopkins at this point, but we're dealing with a very severe condition of instability and danger. the first thing that must be done is to secure the scene and make sure that safety is...
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baltimore city gets $46 million for reforms. the state superintendent explained why teacher contracts would be key. >> anytime you're dealing with an evaluation of somebody's performance, you need to be fair. it needs to be ethical and hold legal mustster. >> reporter: the union supports it. they said i think teachers will like the new contract because it addresses many of the concerns they expressed. i got a sneak peek at those plans just about an hour ago, very, very detailed. a round table will be held in about an hour with teachers, administrators, even some students to go over the whole thing. teachers are expected to easily approve this plan when it goes to a vote for the union. adam may reporting. >> adam, thank you. >>> and we have breaking news. a news conference is happening right now. we'll update you with the latest as soon as details bomb available. we continue to follow it in montgomery county. a person has died after a bus goes off the road in shiply. we have an update is on the situation. greg, what can you tell
baltimore city gets $46 million for reforms. the state superintendent explained why teacher contracts would be key. >> anytime you're dealing with an evaluation of somebody's performance, you need to be fair. it needs to be ethical and hold legal mustster. >> reporter: the union supports it. they said i think teachers will like the new contract because it addresses many of the concerns they expressed. i got a sneak peek at those plans just about an hour ago, very, very detailed. a...
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we have several accidents tonight in baltimore city. trouble on the west side where we deal with a crash on north fulton avenue and pennsylvania avenue street at bonnii part avenue and jfx nice and clear from -úeast fay street to 695. we do however have delay on the belt way. it will be a slow ride and lloking at 40 miles per hour along the inner loop her at route 40. as we make our way up to the townsend area the speeds reducee even more. live look at delaney valley road only looking at 17 miies per hour aloog the inner loop to expect quite a bit of úongestion on the outer loop as well. fortunately mmch different story as you make clear in this vicinity as well. speeds will pick up aa traveling the belt way and parkville area and looking at high 577miles per hour along the inner loop at harper road. county right at miidle rivere on middle river road at route 40 and we are ooking at high speeds on the northeast corridor of 95. 59 miles ppr hour raveling north in the white marsh area. that's the traffic edge. now back to you. >> thank
we have several accidents tonight in baltimore city. trouble on the west side where we deal with a crash on north fulton avenue and pennsylvania avenue street at bonnii part avenue and jfx nice and clear from -úeast fay street to 695. we do however have delay on the belt way. it will be a slow ride and lloking at 40 miles per hour along the inner loop her at route 40. as we make our way up to the townsend area the speeds reducee even more. live look at delaney valley road only looking at 17...
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one baltimore city principal will be part of that discussion. tim tooten is live in our newsroom with more in the story -- on the story. >> they're turning rockefeller plaza it into a place where the nation can hear about successful schools like westport academy and from its principal. >> let's review what we know so far. >> westport academy will be in the national spotlight for its dramatic turnaround. test scores are up and the school is no longer on the state watch list. >> it is a great difference. >> felicia irick has been invited to new york to tell her story. she is quick to give credit where she says it is due. >> i would have to say that i have the best staff -- a group of people who are truly committed to students and their families. >> if your card. whose turn is it? >> it all starts in the classroom where teachers have been given the freedom to change. >> the administration has encouraged the teachers to work as a community and to really take ownership of what is going on in the classroom. we're to do the things we need to do that ne
one baltimore city principal will be part of that discussion. tim tooten is live in our newsroom with more in the story -- on the story. >> they're turning rockefeller plaza it into a place where the nation can hear about successful schools like westport academy and from its principal. >> let's review what we know so far. >> westport academy will be in the national spotlight for its dramatic turnaround. test scores are up and the school is no longer on the state watch list....
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on the director has now found other uses for the furniture. >> baltimore city police are looking for those behind a string of armed robberies in side the -- inside the mondawmin mall. >> these have hit several sources inside mondawmin mall over the summer. they're all armed robberies but please to not leave their all connected. a string of armed robberies over the summer has police searching for suspects. six holdups were at stores. >> there is no group of vigilante saying let's attack the mall. these are crimes of opportunity. >> the thieves made off with $100,000 of merchandise from a jewelry store. there are three patterns of robberies, possibly with different suspects. they have issued warrants in some of them. >> some of them pass notes, others go in pretending to buy watches and produce a handgun or a weapon that rob the store. there was one group, the group we took down, using fake weapons. >> but police are searching for suspects in the other group with no surveillance. >> it's ridiculous. you can't go nowhere without something happening. >> people can't enjoy having relaxati
on the director has now found other uses for the furniture. >> baltimore city police are looking for those behind a string of armed robberies in side the -- inside the mondawmin mall. >> these have hit several sources inside mondawmin mall over the summer. they're all armed robberies but please to not leave their all connected. a string of armed robberies over the summer has police searching for suspects. six holdups were at stores. >> there is no group of vigilante saying...
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they think evidence collected in the police investigation of the baltimore city murder of ken harris and the robbery of the new haven lounge. forensics say they collected sam samples from a number of items and collected blood from skin cells and submitted pieces of evidence. he said he examined the halloween mask winds to the shooting and the robbery of the lounge testified. the mask was found near an alley where the jazz club is located. he noticed red spots on the map but was inable to determine what they were. testing revealed these were not blood spots. he also checked the nose on the back and prosecutors believe d.n.a. from jereem williams was found on the mask. >> the technician testifying now can't tell the jury where the mask came from or under what circumstances it came into possession of the police department. >> the cuffs and neck were also checked for skin cells. that coat was found in the trash can behind his home. >> one of the things intriguing for me is the police department is running around pulling stuff out of garbage cans. i tried to make the point with the techni
they think evidence collected in the police investigation of the baltimore city murder of ken harris and the robbery of the new haven lounge. forensics say they collected sam samples from a number of items and collected blood from skin cells and submitted pieces of evidence. he said he examined the halloween mask winds to the shooting and the robbery of the lounge testified. the mask was found near an alley where the jazz club is located. he noticed red spots on the map but was inable to...
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that is according to baltimore city police. we're told the suspect barricaded himself inside, shot a doctor at johns hopkins hospital according to a nurse. allegedly he was upset about the treatment of his mother. this all happened on thing atth floor of the nell -- eighth floor of the nelson building. >> the thoracic wing. as andrea has explained, this is a fluid situation. the first thing we were told by the police department they thought they had a suspect in custody, but now they're not so sure. there's still a possibility that they may and the hospital remains on a lockdown situation. i would say if you have a 1:00 or 2:00 appointment at johns hopkins hospital, you may want to rethink that at least for now. >> the hospital had originally said they may be qawcting people -- evacuating people. we'll take a break and be right back. don't go away. . so come in and we'll make yours! get a western egg white muffin melt and a 16-ounce cup of freshly brewed seattle's best coffee. just $2.50. build your better breakfast today at su
that is according to baltimore city police. we're told the suspect barricaded himself inside, shot a doctor at johns hopkins hospital according to a nurse. allegedly he was upset about the treatment of his mother. this all happened on thing atth floor of the nell -- eighth floor of the nelson building. >> the thoracic wing. as andrea has explained, this is a fluid situation. the first thing we were told by the police department they thought they had a suspect in custody, but now they're...
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it is happening right here in baltimore city. everybody knows about the health problems people are facing. >> many of those problems can be controlled with a good diet and exercise. stephanie rawlings-blake led the way yesterday saying it is time for all residents to get healthy. robert route 1 has those details. blin has a- rob rout those details. >> they started with aerobics at city hall today. fall by the western high school dance team -- followed by the western high school dance team. all to support healthy city days. >> we live in a city with the best health institution in the world. we should have the healthiest citizens in the world. we will make that happen. >> those in attendance got some exercise, taking a walk from city hall down to the science center at the inner harbor. donna hamilton and her daughter were here for the walk. >> i think the rates of diabetes in the city is disgraceful. we have to do something about this. the journey starts with one step. it is time for baltimore to take that one step. >> on pratt str
it is happening right here in baltimore city. everybody knows about the health problems people are facing. >> many of those problems can be controlled with a good diet and exercise. stephanie rawlings-blake led the way yesterday saying it is time for all residents to get healthy. robert route 1 has those details. blin has a- rob rout those details. >> they started with aerobics at city hall today. fall by the western high school dance team -- followed by the western high school...
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reporter: baltimore city health officials are trying to be proactive in the fight against bedbugs. they're basically holding a meeting right here at the war memorial building today at noon in downtown baltimore. basically they want to map out a strategy to fight against the bedbugs and also answer questions or concerns that people might have. the blood sucking critters turned up in frederick county in a library there. the county hired exterminators to make sure all of its libraries are free of the insects and in howard county, a couple has filed a $500,000 lawsuit over a bedbug infestation in an ellicot city apartment. the couple was forced to move out of their apartment and throw away most of their possessions because their apartment was never properly treated for bedbugs. that meeting kicks off at noon today at the war memorial building. this is free to the public, but there is limited seating. you might want to get here early. reporting live in downtown baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> are we bracing for an attack? intel agents overseas have uncovered a terror plot aga
reporter: baltimore city health officials are trying to be proactive in the fight against bedbugs. they're basically holding a meeting right here at the war memorial building today at noon in downtown baltimore. basically they want to map out a strategy to fight against the bedbugs and also answer questions or concerns that people might have. the blood sucking critters turned up in frederick county in a library there. the county hired exterminators to make sure all of its libraries are free of...
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the race that is still too close to call -- baltimore city state's attorney. patricia jessamy is trailing gregg bernstein -- gregg bernstein. 11 news has learned that problems with voting machines are preventing anyone from declaring a winner in this race. we have like team coverage. we began with jayne miller live at the baltimore city board of elections with the latest on the state's attorney's race. >> it would not be called a problem, but the votes have not been counted, that is why no one has declared victory or conceded defeat. here's what is going on at the moment -- if the challenger, gregg bernstein, does have a lead over pat jessamy of 1421 with 97% of the city's 290 precess -- precepts been tallied. we spoke with the city election chief about 45 minutes ago. how many votes do you think are in play in terms of those that have not been counted? >> well, i have no idea. they are from different places around the city. >> there was not a heavy turnout. >> not at all. very disappointing. >> are we talking about a couple of hundred votes were a couple of t
the race that is still too close to call -- baltimore city state's attorney. patricia jessamy is trailing gregg bernstein -- gregg bernstein. 11 news has learned that problems with voting machines are preventing anyone from declaring a winner in this race. we have like team coverage. we began with jayne miller live at the baltimore city board of elections with the latest on the state's attorney's race. >> it would not be called a problem, but the votes have not been counted, that is why...
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city schools ceo and the baltimore county school superintendent. we will have live reports from rockefeller plaza beginning monday. >> on this first full day of fall, 2010, the temperatures are quite warm. around 90 degrees in some areas feeling like summertime. 91 degrees in hagerstown. 86 in downtown baltimore. we have seen some cloud cover build up and under those clouds, isolated thunderstorms primarily to the west of d.c. drifting toward pg county. mostly clear as we had to the night with mild temperatures continuing. we will see how long the heat sticks around and we will check in on the latest tropical storm. >> the lead detective investigating a murder of a former baltimore city councilman finished his testimony and the court. he was questioned on how he handled the evidence in the case. let's go live to courthouse east for the latest. >> that detective testified police took dna samples from six people, including the three defendants and eliminated or excluded other suspects. the defense believes police made mistakes. the homicide detective
city schools ceo and the baltimore county school superintendent. we will have live reports from rockefeller plaza beginning monday. >> on this first full day of fall, 2010, the temperatures are quite warm. around 90 degrees in some areas feeling like summertime. 91 degrees in hagerstown. 86 in downtown baltimore. we have seen some cloud cover build up and under those clouds, isolated thunderstorms primarily to the west of d.c. drifting toward pg county. mostly clear as we had to the night...
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. >> help the city days campaign began in baltimore city today. that story, coming up. >> a study shows that long term baltimore health initiative is making a difference would african-american men battling african-american men battling hy four years ago, bob ehrlich got fired as governor of maryland. for good reason. first, he protected tax loopholes for giant cable cable companies. then, he let utilities jack up our rates 72%. and for the last four years, he worked as a hired gun for big corporations, even a bank that took billions from a taxpayer funded bailout. ehrlich sides with corporate executives again and again and again tell bob ehrlich big banks and billionares don't need help. middle class marylanders do. >> a recent study shows the success of a program. twice as many participants in the maryland cardiovascular promotion program reached saved blood pressure levels compared to other modern to patients. >> it is the most common heart disease that we see in our community. it is responsible for more deaths and disabilities than any other di
. >> help the city days campaign began in baltimore city today. that story, coming up. >> a study shows that long term baltimore health initiative is making a difference would african-american men battling african-american men battling hy four years ago, bob ehrlich got fired as governor of maryland. for good reason. first, he protected tax loopholes for giant cable cable companies. then, he let utilities jack up our rates 72%. and for the last four years, he worked as a hired gun...
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city police are still search for a man suspected of robbing a liquor store in north baltimore. it happened around 3:30 this afternoon in a shopping center off lock raven boulevard in northern parkway. police say that an armed security guard saw two men trying to rob the store. the suspects then fled through the parking lot where the security guard opened fire. >> hear gun shots and we all turn around and look and it looks fine and saw people running down the hill. >> as coaches and human beings make sure the kids are safe, things happen in society today. we got the kids safe where they belong. >> one man was caught around the corner and the other suspect is still on the loose. mercy high school was placed on lockdown for a short time this afternoon but students have since been given the all clear to leave. >>> a fourth witness has taken the stand in the murder trial of former baltimore city councilman ken harris. jazz club owner keith covington testified that harris disobeyed the gunman's demands to step back inside the club. instead he tried to get into his car but was shot an
city police are still search for a man suspected of robbing a liquor store in north baltimore. it happened around 3:30 this afternoon in a shopping center off lock raven boulevard in northern parkway. police say that an armed security guard saw two men trying to rob the store. the suspects then fled through the parking lot where the security guard opened fire. >> hear gun shots and we all turn around and look and it looks fine and saw people running down the hill. >> as coaches and...
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a crash in baltimore city northbound 95 approaching caton avenue. this is pretty much stretching to 195 this morning. delays are running close to 10 minutes. allow extra time. drive times are going be to up again, 95 corridor, 29 looks good. just one more accident to let you know about. that is in reisterstown, doba road at butler road. >> we're going to send you now to new york for "good morning america." join us throughout the rest of the morning. because we'll be back. man: we need a sofa. something i can stretch out on! woman: ooh... that will go with those lamps my mother gave us. or we could get some new lamps. or we could get no sofa. negotiating, eh? you got it! how about a nice home for our tv? how about doors to hide that drive-in theater? how about a cowhide rug? yee-haw! and the snacks? get their own place. let the marathon begin! i can take one airline out... and another home. so with more flight options, i can find the combination that gets me there and back quickest. where you book matters. expedia.
a crash in baltimore city northbound 95 approaching caton avenue. this is pretty much stretching to 195 this morning. delays are running close to 10 minutes. allow extra time. drive times are going be to up again, 95 corridor, 29 looks good. just one more accident to let you know about. that is in reisterstown, doba road at butler road. >> we're going to send you now to new york for "good morning america." join us throughout the rest of the morning. because we'll be back. man:...
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in baltimore city just 13.6% of registered voters hit the polls today. that is way down from 25% in the 2006 primary. in baltimore county, voter turn out today was slightly lower at 12% compared to 33% of turn out in 2006. now those numbers reflect only today's votes not those from maryland's new early voting day. early voters represented 2% of eligible voters. >>> the democratic nomination for baltimore county executives is up for grabs tonight as we've been telling you. campaign 2010 continues now with mary bubala. >> you know what a great crowd here. you guys are really enthused. to be enthused this late at night is incredible after i made every one of you start at 7:00 in the morning. so more red bull for the crowd, okay. i wish we really had the opportunity to let everyone be recognized here and we do have some special guests behind me, but the real special guests are the ones out here. you all have been great, just really fantastic. folks i want to tell you, i feel great. you make me feel great, and the voters of baltimore county are making me feel
in baltimore city just 13.6% of registered voters hit the polls today. that is way down from 25% in the 2006 primary. in baltimore county, voter turn out today was slightly lower at 12% compared to 33% of turn out in 2006. now those numbers reflect only today's votes not those from maryland's new early voting day. early voters represented 2% of eligible voters. >>> the democratic nomination for baltimore county executives is up for grabs tonight as we've been telling you. campaign 2010...
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this year, only an 8.5 in baltimore city. they're hoping that it's just after 5:00 that the voter turnout will go up. >> thank you for reporting live. >>> a murder investigation underway in baltimore county, that's where police say they found a man dead in his home police found a man in an apartment unit in mill brooke. he had some type of trauma to his upper body. right now no word on any suspects. >> a five-year-old missing and he maybe in the custody of a cocaine dealer. more on the search for the boy. >> it's been four days since anyone as seen him. he was last seen on friday. tony robinson found out he's not the boy's father. he is wanted on drug charges but before he was taken into custody, he fled his home possibly taking the 5-year-old with him. they are not sure he has the child >> phone tone faces life in prison if convicted on the drug trafficking charges. >>> a bank of america targeted and now police are looking for man who fled with an unknown amount of cash. it happened in the 600 block of ricers town road. the
this year, only an 8.5 in baltimore city. they're hoping that it's just after 5:00 that the voter turnout will go up. >> thank you for reporting live. >>> a murder investigation underway in baltimore county, that's where police say they found a man dead in his home police found a man in an apartment unit in mill brooke. he had some type of trauma to his upper body. right now no word on any suspects. >> a five-year-old missing and he maybe in the custody of a cocaine dealer....
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. >> that was the story around baltimore city. by 9:00 a.m., fewer than 6000 people had turned out to vote in the first two hours the polls were open. >> there were a lot of people that i think will be interested in the general election. >> it will be later on, probably in the afternoon and evening. >> that was the hope. by 11:00 a.m., things had improved but only slightly. a little more than 50,000 voters. baltimore city election director jones called this disappointing considering the number of hot the contested races. >> i would think more people would be out voting. that is what makes this unbelievable to me. this gives me the impression that there is a "no care" attitude. >> is a slow but steady. what's everyone comes out in november. >> i did not even know. i just found out. why some people just did not realize. some people are just complacent and that is sad. >> baltimore city said there last count was 8.3%. you can still vote until 8:00 p.m. when the polls will close. these are robinson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> we want to hear
. >> that was the story around baltimore city. by 9:00 a.m., fewer than 6000 people had turned out to vote in the first two hours the polls were open. >> there were a lot of people that i think will be interested in the general election. >> it will be later on, probably in the afternoon and evening. >> that was the hope. by 11:00 a.m., things had improved but only slightly. a little more than 50,000 voters. baltimore city election director jones called this disappointing...
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investigators say weather was a big factor in the death of a veteran baltimore city police officer. officer james fouler was killed when his truck crashed into a barrier in central pennsylvania on monday night. he was on his way to penn state to participate in a training program accident investigations. the 33-year-old vet leaves behind a wife and two children. >>> aan anne arundel police officer performs cpr and gets a 4-year-old to breathe again. her dad says this officer is a life-saver. alan bayne says he knew his daughter wasn't feeling well. she slept in his bed. she stopped breathing. he called 911 and corporal luke ringler was minutes from the home. he got her to breathe before paramedics arrived. >> he noticed the paramedics, the sound was going away from the house, he immediately called dispatch and told them they were going the wrong way. i'm sure that saved time. >> you just try to react appropriately and do what you'd hope that anyone would do for their own child in that situation. >> brook bayne was diagnosed with croup. she may be release d from the hospital later on
investigators say weather was a big factor in the death of a veteran baltimore city police officer. officer james fouler was killed when his truck crashed into a barrier in central pennsylvania on monday night. he was on his way to penn state to participate in a training program accident investigations. the 33-year-old vet leaves behind a wife and two children. >>> aan anne arundel police officer performs cpr and gets a 4-year-old to breathe again. her dad says this officer is a...
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city and baltimore county in recent years. voters are staying home. let's look at the numbers. as of a if you hours ago only about 31,000 votes were cast in baltimore city at the polls today. there are 7,000 early vote ballots to count and 1,400 to 1,500 absentee ballots. the board of directs
city and baltimore county in recent years. voters are staying home. let's look at the numbers. as of a if you hours ago only about 31,000 votes were cast in baltimore city at the polls today. there are 7,000 early vote ballots to count and 1,400 to 1,500 absentee ballots. the board of directs
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. -> and baltimore city police arrest two men for stealing $$.5 million worth of precious metals. police say they were caught stealing shipping containers of nickel and chrome. the metals are used in steel production. >> a man on the run for nearly a week now is captured in washington state. paul palmer was caught with his girlfriend gina distefano. palmer escaped friday from central booking facing attempted murder charges from a auguut stabbing. diitefano is charged with harboring a fugittve tonight. >> the race for baltimore city state's attorney is still in limbo. tonight they are starting to count absentee bbllots. greg bern city has a slight leads over patricia jessamy by 1300 votes. patricia jessamy's crew sid thoosands may not have been counted. but suuporters of bernstein said it is time for patricia jessamy to concede. >> we would hhpe hat miss patricia jessamy would go ahead and concede. and recognize the nest ability of her loss. >> so many voters did not vote in this election. i think, had they done that, miss patricia jessamy probably november much better shape. >> co
. -> and baltimore city police arrest two men for stealing $$.5 million worth of precious metals. police say they were caught stealing shipping containers of nickel and chrome. the metals are used in steel production. >> a man on the run for nearly a week now is captured in washington state. paul palmer was caught with his girlfriend gina distefano. palmer escaped friday from central booking facing attempted murder charges from a auguut stabbing. diitefano is charged with harboring a...
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we're looking at temperatures ranging from 65 in baltimore, 63 in easton. warm, 71 in ocean city. go the other way, they have more clearing overnight. step back in york, pennsylvania to 53. hour by hour forecast shows us partly to mostly cloudy throughout the day. high of 84. small chance of showers popping up. we'll talk more about the better chance of storms tonight and tomorrow in just a bit. here's kim brown with a look at traffic. >> it is beginning to slow down on 95 southbound through the white marsh boulevard area and then it's almost stop and go as you approach the fort mchenry toll plaza. for the most part, incident free this morning. traffic looks good as you make your way around, except for the volume. we'll get a check of your drive times and see what it's looking like on the harrisburg expressway in a few minutes. megan and jamie, back to you. >>> it is now 6:44. early voting, day of, and now absentee ballots. quite a process to find out who won an election, isn't it? linda sow says the race for the state's attorneys office in the city may not be decided for a while.
we're looking at temperatures ranging from 65 in baltimore, 63 in easton. warm, 71 in ocean city. go the other way, they have more clearing overnight. step back in york, pennsylvania to 53. hour by hour forecast shows us partly to mostly cloudy throughout the day. high of 84. small chance of showers popping up. we'll talk more about the better chance of storms tonight and tomorrow in just a bit. here's kim brown with a look at traffic. >> it is beginning to slow down on 95 southbound...
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baltimore city police are searching for the suspects responsible for at least seven armed robberies at mondawmin mall this year. while police have issued some arrest warrants, they continue to search for suspects in other robberies. a spokesperson says expect to see more plainclothes officers in the area. they are adjusting surveillance cameras in an effort to capture suspects in action. baltimore police need your help finding a 24-year-old wanted for the 2007 murder of richard lawson. police say he is known to frequent the liberty and garrison area. if you have any information, you are asked to call baltimore city police. >> it is being called a case of corruption on steroids in bell, california. eight current and former officials spent the night in jail after being arrested for misappropriated $5 million in city funds. residents of the small los angeles suburb are outraged. >> city leaders current and former standing before a judge to face charges of stealing money from their own city to line their pockets. among those arrested, a former city manager who paid himself $800,000. almost
baltimore city police are searching for the suspects responsible for at least seven armed robberies at mondawmin mall this year. while police have issued some arrest warrants, they continue to search for suspects in other robberies. a spokesperson says expect to see more plainclothes officers in the area. they are adjusting surveillance cameras in an effort to capture suspects in action. baltimore police need your help finding a 24-year-old wanted for the 2007 murder of richard lawson. police...
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reforms are in the works for the baltimore city school systems. they'll announce the changes directly tied to the president's race to the top program adam may has a preview of what we can expected. >> we're expecting the dedays in five house. a teacher contract is part of the contract. it's unlike anything scene before. >> reporter: a deal announcing education reforms could make the schools a model for the nation. our schools are getting better everyier and i'm pleased they reached an agreement. >> reporter: according to the sun, it eliminates step raises based on service and instead rewarding on performance and student achievement. >> president obama has been pressing for the changes and last month, the administration awarded $250 million to baltimore and baltimore city getting $46 million for reforms and the state superintendent explained why the contracts would be key. any time you're dealing with an evaluation with the performance, you need to be fair. they support the race to the top, saying last week, i think that teachers will like the cont
reforms are in the works for the baltimore city school systems. they'll announce the changes directly tied to the president's race to the top program adam may has a preview of what we can expected. >> we're expecting the dedays in five house. a teacher contract is part of the contract. it's unlike anything scene before. >> reporter: a deal announcing education reforms could make the schools a model for the nation. our schools are getting better everyier and i'm pleased they reached...
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rawlings currently is serving five years in baltimore city for an armed robbery. he will begin serving life with no possibility of parole after he serves that current sentence. rawlings is 24 years old and has a 3-year-old child. brian kuebler, abc2 news. >>> tonight, the baltimore city police department is mourning the loss of one of their own. officer james fowler, a 33 year veteran died in a crash in central pennsylvania last night. investigators believe weather caused fowler to run his pickup truck off the road and crash into a barrier. he was on his way to penn state university to take part in a training program on accident investigation. he leaves behind a wife and two children. >>> baltimore city police are investigating the death of a woman in west baltimore. the woman was found in the 1,900 block of mckeen avenue this morning. police say the victim was believed to be stabbed to death. investigators are still trying to figure out the motive. >>> and, a trial date has been set for a baltimore couple accused of killing johns hopkins university researcher ste
rawlings currently is serving five years in baltimore city for an armed robbery. he will begin serving life with no possibility of parole after he serves that current sentence. rawlings is 24 years old and has a 3-year-old child. brian kuebler, abc2 news. >>> tonight, the baltimore city police department is mourning the loss of one of their own. officer james fowler, a 33 year veteran died in a crash in central pennsylvania last night. investigators believe weather caused fowler to run...
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. >>> primary day is over but we don't know who will be baltimore city's top prosecutor. we may have to wait longer to figure out that more ballots have to be counted and a possible legal battle that could be in the works. >>> plus, a woman brought to the hospital by so-called good samaritans may have been the ones who held her captive for nearly a year. >>> plus -- >> family members of the johns hopkins shooter talk about the tragedy. hear what they have to say coming up. >>> also ahead, who would leave puppies in a dumpster? wait until you see these guys. they sore cute. cuddly, sweet and need a home. we've got the latest just ahead. >>> time now is 6:43. aisle megan pringle for your abc 2 news to go. a shooting inside a place where you go to heal. johns hopkins hospital staff still trying to wrap their heads around a shooting that happened yesterday. a gunman shot a doctor before killing his own mother and turning the gun on himself. we have live team coverage from the scene in a moment. first, we get aa check on the weather. it was a wild night. here's meteorologist j
. >>> primary day is over but we don't know who will be baltimore city's top prosecutor. we may have to wait longer to figure out that more ballots have to be counted and a possible legal battle that could be in the works. >>> plus, a woman brought to the hospital by so-called good samaritans may have been the ones who held her captive for nearly a year. >>> plus -- >> family members of the johns hopkins shooter talk about the tragedy. hear what they have to say...
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baltimore city teachers arey paid. they will be paid according to how successful your chiidren are in the classroom. karen parks is stand understanding by live to explain these changes tonight. >>well, jeff, right ow teachers like this one attpoly, receive automatic pay increases known as step. ú%ce the board approves the contract, eachers will be paid based on what they do in and out of he classroom. >> a quuet storm, of education right here in baltimore. >> it is a quiet storm, that promises to rock the boat. >> the laadmark teachers contract advances transformation of city schools. by compensating teachers based on instructional effectiveness. teacher evaluations and evidence >>the new contracttprovides new opportunities to enhance the teaching profession, to impact student learning and most imporrantlyy this will allow teachers to have real input in tte voice in how they advanne in their careers. >> and in years past teachersú were paid based on years of %-they obtained.the degrees that and receiveddautomatic pay
baltimore city teachers arey paid. they will be paid according to how successful your chiidren are in the classroom. karen parks is stand understanding by live to explain these changes tonight. >>well, jeff, right ow teachers like this one attpoly, receive automatic pay increases known as step. ú%ce the board approves the contract, eachers will be paid based on what they do in and out of he classroom. >> a quuet storm, of education right here in baltimore. >> it is a quiet...
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weather was a big factor in the death of a veteran baltimore city police officer. officer james fowler was killed when his truck crashed into a barrier along route 322 in central pennsylvania. police say fouler was on his way to penn state. the 33-year vet leaves behind a wife and two children. >>> the gang leader convicted of ordering a teenager's murder because he was gay will spend the rest of his life behind bars. timothy rawlings was convicted in the murder of steven parish, because gang members believed he was gay. the judge sentenced rawlings to two life sentences and the max years for hate crimes. parish's mother wanted the death penalty, but is satisfied with his sentence. >> justice for him, that was my concern. he can't speak for himself. he's gone. i have to make sure that they were held accountable. >> this is the first time baltimore county has convicted someone for a hate crime. >>> it is 6:04. you know, even when we catch a piece of fuzz out of the corner of our eye, we stomp on it, smash it. we're on high alert. >> baltimore city health officials w
weather was a big factor in the death of a veteran baltimore city police officer. officer james fowler was killed when his truck crashed into a barrier along route 322 in central pennsylvania. police say fouler was on his way to penn state. the 33-year vet leaves behind a wife and two children. >>> the gang leader convicted of ordering a teenager's murder because he was gay will spend the rest of his life behind bars. timothy rawlings was convicted in the murder of steven parish,...
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it will -- it would make baltimore city one of a handful in the entire country to pay teachers based on performance. a ground breaking teacher's contract was unveiled. >> baltimore will lead the state and even the nation in making the fleams changes to improve academic achievement. >> reporter: it rewards teachers based on performance and student achievement. teachers will also get a 2% raise next year. parents of students at the city neighbor hood school in hamilton applaud it. >> i think that teachers are the most important government officials we have. >> your future -- >> reporter: last month president obama's administration awards maryland $250 million with baltimore city getting $46 million for reforms. the state's superintendent explained why contracts would be key. >> anytime you're dealing with an evaluation of somebody's performance, you need to be fair. it needs to be ethical. >> it was not always easy. it was difficult. many times we wanted to stomp on the table, kick the table and walk on the table. >> reporter: the head of the teacher's union and the ceo of baltimore ci
it will -- it would make baltimore city one of a handful in the entire country to pay teachers based on performance. a ground breaking teacher's contract was unveiled. >> baltimore will lead the state and even the nation in making the fleams changes to improve academic achievement. >> reporter: it rewards teachers based on performance and student achievement. teachers will also get a 2% raise next year. parents of students at the city neighbor hood school in hamilton applaud it....
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og on to abc2news.com and tell us if you think the smaller stores should come to baltimore city. and if you think they will work here. tell us why or why not. you can find that on abc2news.com. >>> it's a painful problem that most older people deal with daily. imagine being a 7-year-old child with rheumatoid arthritis. hear one family's struggle with the ailment. plus, on any given sunday willis mcgahee works really hard for the ravens. tonight, you'll hear why he's working even harder for a local family. >> in a word, seasonable for the last full day of summer. 77, the normal high, what we hit today. 77 was your 2-degree guarantee. we have a weather winner. randy mathis, congratulations to you. you get an abc2 news storm umbrella. how do the first days of fall shape up? >>> the story of the stefani family, your typical family but for almost a year their dad has been confined to a wheelchair. abc2 news lament williams has the story of how they are getting a well deserved gift from ravens running back willis mcgahee. >> reporter: what does an nfl running back, a college football c
og on to abc2news.com and tell us if you think the smaller stores should come to baltimore city. and if you think they will work here. tell us why or why not. you can find that on abc2news.com. >>> it's a painful problem that most older people deal with daily. imagine being a 7-year-old child with rheumatoid arthritis. hear one family's struggle with the ailment. plus, on any given sunday willis mcgahee works really hard for the ravens. tonight, you'll hear why he's working even harder...
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. >>> tonight baltimore city police say a man stumbled on to a stringer's front porch after being shot in east baltimore. it happened just after 10:00 this morning in the 1500 block of north broadway. police say the homeowner had no idea who the man was who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. the man was taken to johns hopkins hospital where he later died. police say they still don't
. >>> tonight baltimore city police say a man stumbled on to a stringer's front porch after being shot in east baltimore. it happened just after 10:00 this morning in the 1500 block of north broadway. police say the homeowner had no idea who the man was who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. the man was taken to johns hopkins hospital where he later died. police say they still don't
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. >> baltimore city police department is mourning the lost of one of it's own. single vehicle accident took the life yesterday. he was on his way to a training program at ten penn state. back in november we teamed one the state department of education in an effort to save lives. 3-d as in don't drive distracted. >> later this week. maryland will ban drivers from talk on hand held cell-phones. it's putting an end to disstackedtive driving. rob has more on what's being done ahead of this new law. >> this best buy. hoping marylanders get ready for the hands free cell-phone law. >> raising awareness. there's a lot of people here and hopefully we can get the message out to promote safe driving and that's it's important to be aware and mott be talking on the phone and doing things that can take your eyes off the road. >> at thei-95 welcome center state officials were here to get the word out about the new hands free cell-phone law. >> every driver on maryland road will have to put down the phone and just drive. we want to make sure that our cars and our trucks are no
. >> baltimore city police department is mourning the lost of one of it's own. single vehicle accident took the life yesterday. he was on his way to a training program at ten penn state. back in november we teamed one the state department of education in an effort to save lives. 3-d as in don't drive distracted. >> later this week. maryland will ban drivers from talk on hand held cell-phones. it's putting an end to disstackedtive driving. rob has more on what's being done ahead of...
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. >> one of those races is for baltimore city state's attornee. jefffabell is standing by live in canton where bernstein is waiting for results. >> and joy lepola joins us from south baltimore with current state's attorney jessamy waiting to see if she can keep her job. >> the otherr ace most likely decided tonight is baltimore county executive. kevin kamenetz has spent a lot keith daniels is live in pikesville waiting to see if it pays off. >> bartenfelder has been serving with kevin kamenetz in thh baltimore ounty council since is the mid 90s. melinda roeder joiis us from his campaign headquarters in parkville. >> republicans and democrats nominate their candidates tonight karen parks is joining us from canton where governor ú%malley is expected to be nominated. former governor ehrlich faces a -hallenge from the right, on the g.o.p. side tonight. >> aad john rydell will join us live from federallhill with the results that have race. >> but first, tonight, the race for state's attorney in baatimore. >> yeah, take a look at the numbers as they co
. >> one of those races is for baltimore city state's attornee. jefffabell is standing by live in canton where bernstein is waiting for results. >> and joy lepola joins us from south baltimore with current state's attorney jessamy waiting to see if she can keep her job. >> the otherr ace most likely decided tonight is baltimore county executive. kevin kamenetz has spent a lot keith daniels is live in pikesville waiting to see if it pays off. >> bartenfelder has been...
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baltimore city, we have a structure fire that has falls road closed between northern parkway and harvest road. you are going to see police and fire equipment out there partially blocking that intersection. so you can get around it, rowland avenue, or taking the jfx. also this morning because of the renaming of the opera house. mount roil is going to close starting at 9:00 this morning. as we take a welcome at our drive times, very few delays, no problems between 795 and 70. that's a 6 minute trip. traffic starting to build slightly. 4 minutes towards 695 and no problems on the throughway at this time between the split and 295. traffic looks good around the area. here we are on the northeast side, both the inner and outer loop flowing at speed. megan and jamie, back to you. >> it's one minute after 6:00 right now. we have a lot of news to tell you about. a freshman, abc2 news, linda so joins us in the studio to report on how many of you reported on the safety where joey was killed. linda. >> the day joey died, state police received a number of complaints, but the pedestrian lights were no
baltimore city, we have a structure fire that has falls road closed between northern parkway and harvest road. you are going to see police and fire equipment out there partially blocking that intersection. so you can get around it, rowland avenue, or taking the jfx. also this morning because of the renaming of the opera house. mount roil is going to close starting at 9:00 this morning. as we take a welcome at our drive times, very few delays, no problems between 795 and 70. that's a 6 minute...
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. >> reporter: baltimore city police tell eyewitness news, a 911 call led them to the suspect and the victim. >> reporter: no one answered the door at this home in the 1500 block of north bicker
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baltimore city firefighters do on a bob ehrlich's real record on energy. lobbyists helped write utility regulations. we got stuck with a 72% rate hike. but martin o'malley got tough on bge, forcing them to pay back $2 billion to consumers. and what's bob ehrlich been doing the past four years? he got paid $2.5 million at a lobbying firm, a firm representing special interests and casinos right here in maryland. that's bob ehrlich-- a 72% increase for us and $2.5 million from special interests for himself. nice work, bob. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today in hd. >> good morning, everybody. welcome back. i am stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. tony pann has a quick look at today's forecast. >> good morning. things are ok this morning. we will see some heavy rain tomorrow morning. temperatures are in the 50's right now. we will make it up to 71. rain will move in from the south. we will see a chance for rain spreading up in the baltimore area. we will talk about the nor'easter coming up the
baltimore city firefighters do on a bob ehrlich's real record on energy. lobbyists helped write utility regulations. we got stuck with a 72% rate hike. but martin o'malley got tough on bge, forcing them to pay back $2 billion to consumers. and what's bob ehrlich been doing the past four years? he got paid $2.5 million at a lobbying firm, a firm representing special interests and casinos right here in maryland. that's bob ehrlich-- a 72% increase for us and $2.5 million from special interests...
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. >>> tonight baltimore city police say a man stumbled on to a stringer's front porch after being shot in east baltimore. it happened just after 10:00 this morning in the 1500 block of north broadway. police say the homeowner had no idea who the man was who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. the man was taken to johns hopkins hospital where he later died. police say they still don't know where the shooting actually occurred. >>> also in baltimore city a new commander is in place to oversee reforms in the sex offense unit. deputy major clifton mcwhite takes over special investigations which include child abuse and sex offenses. three months ago baltimore city police began making changes in response to a report revealing the city led the country in the number of rapes deemed unfounded by officers. >>> well abc 2 news has learned that a cabinet member for former mayor sheila dickinson, thousands of your taxpayers dollars were used to renovate his offers. he was the director of public works, scott made $27,000 in x 25 gant renovations including a zebra-striped rug, a
. >>> tonight baltimore city police say a man stumbled on to a stringer's front porch after being shot in east baltimore. it happened just after 10:00 this morning in the 1500 block of north broadway. police say the homeowner had no idea who the man was who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. the man was taken to johns hopkins hospital where he later died. police say they still don't know where the shooting actually occurred. >>> also in baltimore city a...
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. >>> wyatt, thanks, there will be a new top prosecutor for baltimore city. jessamy trails bernstein and today she announced she was conceding a rays. she told supporters it won't be the end of her career but it is the end of an era. >> february 1995 then 46-year- old patricia coach jessamy becomes the first woman to serve as baltimore city state's attorney. she told abc 2 news about her upbringing in rural mississippi. >> we were all culturally deprived but we were not deprived from love and support. >> jessamy had just been appointed to the post replacing stewart simms who had just been appoint todd cabinet. >> i think i bring as a woman a certain perspective to this job that maybe has not been there before. >> reporter: the citizens of baltimore agreed, easily re- electing jessamy in 198, 2002, and 2006. it would be much more difficult this year. two months ago, former federal prosecutor greg bernstein announced his candidacy and immediately went on the attack blaming jess me for allowing violent criminals for remaining on the streets of baltimore. >> she
. >>> wyatt, thanks, there will be a new top prosecutor for baltimore city. jessamy trails bernstein and today she announced she was conceding a rays. she told supporters it won't be the end of her career but it is the end of an era. >> february 1995 then 46-year- old patricia coach jessamy becomes the first woman to serve as baltimore city state's attorney. she told abc 2 news about her upbringing in rural mississippi. >> we were all culturally deprived but we were not...
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beautiful day outside but not helping turnout baltimore city. most of the people you see in here are squdges and very few people are actually at the voting machines. for the most part the state board of elections reports no widespread problems. they did have some late openings and instances where judges did not show up. there are some 319,000 registered democrats and republicans in baltimore city. the city board of elections says turnout has been extremely low in the city. by 11:00 a little over 15,000 people voted, up from 6,000 this morning. considering the number of contested races in this city, this is disappointing. >> this is unbelievable. it's, just seems to be a lot of folk are either fed up with the process. a lot of people seem to be not happy with status quo. you know, but my thing is you just need to vote. doesn't matter to me who you vote for. you need to exercise your right to vote. >> i will be back live at 5:00 and 6:00 with updates. reporting live in baltimore. release release, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. and if you haven't a
beautiful day outside but not helping turnout baltimore city. most of the people you see in here are squdges and very few people are actually at the voting machines. for the most part the state board of elections reports no widespread problems. they did have some late openings and instances where judges did not show up. there are some 319,000 registered democrats and republicans in baltimore city. the city board of elections says turnout has been extremely low in the city. by 11:00 a little...
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leaving baltimore city. expect it to be slow there. an earlier accident in howard county, 95 southbound on the ramp to eastbound route 32. in the process of being cleared. out in western howard county, marriottsville, old frederick road closed in both directions between cove wood lane and marriottsville road because of down power lines. expect delays as you head out the door. back to you. >>> southwest is about to get bigger. a lot bigger. the discount carrier will buy another discount carrier so what does this mean for you? will it be cheaper when you fly? sherrie johnson is live at bwi marshall with more. >> reporter: good morning. a merger between two major airline carriers known for deep discounts has some passengers a little worried about increased fares. southwest airlines plans to buy airtran for a reported $1.4 billion. bwi marshall is the airline's largest east coast hub and the two carriers serve 70% of the passengers flying in and out of bwi marshall. the deal will move southwest into 37 new cities. and with the competition
leaving baltimore city. expect it to be slow there. an earlier accident in howard county, 95 southbound on the ramp to eastbound route 32. in the process of being cleared. out in western howard county, marriottsville, old frederick road closed in both directions between cove wood lane and marriottsville road because of down power lines. expect delays as you head out the door. back to you. >>> southwest is about to get bigger. a lot bigger. the discount carrier will buy another discount...
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however they do have a security force of more than 400 officers supplemented by baltimore city police and off duty police officers so their security is pretty tight considering the circumstances. >> all right, roosevelt leftwich, excellent workout there, thanks for that live report. and our live team coverage continues tonight on this disturbing shooting at johns hopkins hospital. brian kuebler talked with people who were waiting for word, any word, that their loved ones were okay at the time of the shooting. let's check in now with brian who is live at the scene tonight. brian? >> reporter: kelly, well we know now this incident was contained to just really one room on one floor. panic spread throughout, inside and outside, this hospital. early on the the information was limited, a doctor was shot, a gunman inside the hospital. the sight outside only fueled fears. lonnie mitchell's mother is a hopkins employee. >> my brother contacted her, she said "i have to go," hung the phone up abruptly. but she answered the phone. >> god to be nervous right now. >> that's why i'm praying. i don't
however they do have a security force of more than 400 officers supplemented by baltimore city police and off duty police officers so their security is pretty tight considering the circumstances. >> all right, roosevelt leftwich, excellent workout there, thanks for that live report. and our live team coverage continues tonight on this disturbing shooting at johns hopkins hospital. brian kuebler talked with people who were waiting for word, any word, that their loved ones were okay at the...
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changes coming to the baltimore city state's attorney's office. incumbent pat jessamy conceded to challenger gregg bernstein today. we'll have the latest on that. the sad case of irony, or is it just old-fashioned animal abuse? course is rescued from a horse rescue farm. >> it looks like a part in the middle of the city, but these parking spaces have been temporarily transformed. i have details on what is all about. about. everyone knows a fee is a tax. you raised some taxes during that period, particularly the property tax as well as a lot of fee increases. as you know, there's a big difference between fees and taxes. but...they're the same. it's a tax. it's a tax. it's a tax. it's a tax. there's a big difference between fees and taxes. fees and taxes are one in the same. if it comes out of my pocket, it's a tax. now he says it isn't true. we didn't raise taxes. what? still doing the same thing, paying out more money. typical politician. definitely. >> if you were driving on west franklin street today, you may have noticed some parking spaces wer
changes coming to the baltimore city state's attorney's office. incumbent pat jessamy conceded to challenger gregg bernstein today. we'll have the latest on that. the sad case of irony, or is it just old-fashioned animal abuse? course is rescued from a horse rescue farm. >> it looks like a part in the middle of the city, but these parking spaces have been temporarily transformed. i have details on what is all about. about. everyone knows a fee is a tax. you raised some taxes during that...
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the blood sucking reddish insects have found more and more homes in baltimore city, 446 to be exact, in 2010. that's up from 83 last year. they leave behind red marks on the skin. to combat the problem the city will hold a series of public meetings starting with the question"what are bedbugs?" >> i don't really know. i guess really freey. >> reporter: they are curious about the creatures after they turned up in a library, they fume gaited all branches in the system after they were tucked inside a book. material from the book drop and carts from the building's circulation room have been locked inside a truck parked outdoors so the sun can bake the bugs. >> immediately bagged up all the materials that were in any proximity to that book, bagged them up and removed them. >> reporter: but some parents are thinking twice about bringing the kids back too soon. >> makes you nervous because the three of them are in story time rolling around on the rug and playing with all the different things that were in there. >> reporter: and the bedbug problem claimed a high profile name, nike. the store
the blood sucking reddish insects have found more and more homes in baltimore city, 446 to be exact, in 2010. that's up from 83 last year. they leave behind red marks on the skin. to combat the problem the city will hold a series of public meetings starting with the question"what are bedbugs?" >> i don't really know. i guess really freey. >> reporter: they are curious about the creatures after they turned up in a library, they fume gaited all branches in the system after...